Hello all,
I am in the process of looking for a treatment center for my mental health issues because, unfortunately, my depression symptoms have escalated rapidly and weekly meetings with my therapist just isn't quite cutting it for me anymore. Just a quick background on my condition: I have been diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, and (more recently) it has been suggested that I may be displaying symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (which is different than OCD). I do not have any addiction issues, eating disorders, or history of abuse. My therapist suggested that I look for a place outside of my hometown because she is not a big fan of the treatment facilities in our community and, as an added bonus, if I go out of state I don't run the risk of seeing someone I know during my treatment. Her suggestion was La Paloma Treatment Center in Memphis, Tennessee. I spoke with them on the phone this afternoon and my biggest concern was that they informed me that the MINIMUM length of stay is thirty days. Although I would be able to leave whenever I pleased because I have not exhibited signs of harming myself or others, if I'm going to go through treatment, I want to follow the rules and do it the right way. However, thirty days sounds like a LONG time to me. I was thinking more along the lines of a week, or two weeks max. Plus, it was obvious that their main focus is substance abuse and dual-diagnosis, which does not fit what I am currently dealing with. If anyone has heard of La Paloma, had personal experience with inpatient treatment programs, or has any insight to give me... it would be much appreciated!